Three WCB IPAs tapped at Sloth House in Yokohama, with a tasting comparison suggested
Craftbeer Sloth House in Kohoku Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa, has lined up three West Coast Brewing IPAs at once. As the post saying, "Which IPA do you like? All of them, of course ♥..." suggests, the lineup spans Hazy IPA to Hazy Double IPA, making it easy to enjoy comparing the differences in aroma.
Hop BroAt Craftbeer Sloth House in Yokohama, three West Coast Brewing IPAs are being tapped at the same time. And since they range from Hazy IPA to Hazy Double IPA, it's basically a dream setup for anyone who loves tasting comparisons.
MugiWait, all three kinds at once!? That sounds like they're asking, "Which one do you like?" right from the start, doesn't it?
Hop BroThat's exactly what makes it interesting. First, you get a side-by-side look at WCB's character. The hop aroma is the common thread, but the way sweetness and bitterness show up is completely different, so even though they're all IPA, they can feel like totally different people.
MugiHuh... But Hazy IPA and Hazy Double IPA sound kind of strong and scary just from the names...
Hop BroIn simple terms, Hazy is appealing for its cloudiness and juiciness, while Double IPA is known for having a heavier body. So as you keep drinking, it feels like you're moving from something soft and fluffy to something much bolder.
MugiWhat!? Even drinks can have shifts this dramatic! I think I want to start with the calmest one first.
Hop BroThen Hop Fua is a good entry point with its grapefruit-like citrus. The grassy character is layered with pineapple and peach-like sweetness, and it finishes with a gentle bitterness.
MugiWait, there’s peach too!? Hearing that makes it sound like a fruit basket. Now I want to drink it.
Hop BroThe next one, Full Hop Alchemist r7, has a really strong ripe tropical character. The lineup of orange, pineapple, mango, and papaya already sounds like a full-on tropical festival, and the balance between citrus-peel bitterness and peach-like sweetness is great.
MugiWow, just the name alone makes it sound like a tropical fruit celebration! Being able to drink that in Yokohama is almost unfairly fun.
Hop BroThe key thing with the last one, Special Delivery: Ramosa, is the combination of the new Ramosa variety and Citra CRYO. It brings out a strong aroma of pineapple and mango, along with bright orange notes and even a texture that feels a bit like oat milk, so it's pretty dimensional.
MugiA texture like oat milk? At that point, isn't the beer basically turning into a drinkable dessert? Now I'm way too curious...
Hop BroThat's why it's fun to compare them at Sloth House at the same temperature. If you drink from Hazy IPA up to Hazy Double IPA in order, the thickness of the aroma, sweetness, and lingering bitterness become easier and easier to notice.
MugiOkay, decision made for today! I'm making this a tasting night and seriously figuring out which IPA I like best!
A lineup that lets you compare WCB IPAs from three angles
In a post from Craftbeer Sloth House, three West Coast Brewing IPAs are introduced. While all three center on hop-driven aroma, each has a distinct character.
- Full Hop Alchemist r7 (Hazy Double IPA)
A tropical aroma reminiscent of ripe orange, pineapple, mango, and papaya. It is said to stand out for its balance of refreshing citrus-peel-like bitterness and a subtle peach-like sweetness.
- Hop Fua (Hazy IPA)
Grapefruit-like citrus and a grassy impression take the lead. Sweet notes of pineapple and peach are layered with mixed berry and herbal tones, finishing with a gentle bitterness.
- Special Delivery: Ramosa (Hazy Double IPA)
A dry-hop design built around the new Ramosa variety, combined with Citra CRYO. This is a beer with a strong tropical character reminiscent of pineapple and mango, plus orange-like citrus and a texture that evokes oat milk.
The atmosphere of the bar and how to enjoy it
Sloth House is a beer pub in Yokohama's Tarumachi area. A suggestion like this, lining up closely related styles from the same brewery, is especially appealing for IPA fans because it makes side-by-side tasting easier and more precise. If you start with a Hazy IPA and work your way step by step toward a Hazy Double IPA, it becomes easier to notice differences in body, sweetness, and the lingering bitterness.
On a night spent exploring what you like in an IPA, trying these three at the same temperature and in the same type of glass should make the differences in hop expression stand out even more clearly.
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Hop BroAt Craftbeer Sloth House in Yokohama, three West Coast Brewing IPAs are being tapped at the same time. And since they range from Hazy IPA to Hazy Double IPA, it's basically a dream setup for anyone who loves tasting comparisons.
MugiWait, all three kinds at once!? That sounds like they're asking, "Which one do you like?" right from the start, doesn't it?
Hop BroThat's exactly what makes it interesting. First, you get a side-by-side look at WCB's character. The hop aroma is the common thread, but the way sweetness and bitterness show up is completely different, so even though they're all IPA, they can feel like totally different people.
MugiHuh... But Hazy IPA and Hazy Double IPA sound kind of strong and scary just from the names...
Hop BroIn simple terms, Hazy is appealing for its cloudiness and juiciness, while Double IPA is known for having a heavier body. So as you keep drinking, it feels like you're moving from something soft and fluffy to something much bolder.
MugiWhat!? Even drinks can have shifts this dramatic! I think I want to start with the calmest one first.
Hop BroThen Hop Fua is a good entry point with its grapefruit-like citrus. The grassy character is layered with pineapple and peach-like sweetness, and it finishes with a gentle bitterness.
MugiWait, there’s peach too!? Hearing that makes it sound like a fruit basket. Now I want to drink it.
Hop BroThe next one, Full Hop Alchemist r7, has a really strong ripe tropical character. The lineup of orange, pineapple, mango, and papaya already sounds like a full-on tropical festival, and the balance between citrus-peel bitterness and peach-like sweetness is great.
MugiWow, just the name alone makes it sound like a tropical fruit celebration! Being able to drink that in Yokohama is almost unfairly fun.
Hop BroThe key thing with the last one, Special Delivery: Ramosa, is the combination of the new Ramosa variety and Citra CRYO. It brings out a strong aroma of pineapple and mango, along with bright orange notes and even a texture that feels a bit like oat milk, so it's pretty dimensional.
MugiA texture like oat milk? At that point, isn't the beer basically turning into a drinkable dessert? Now I'm way too curious...
Hop BroThat's why it's fun to compare them at Sloth House at the same temperature. If you drink from Hazy IPA up to Hazy Double IPA in order, the thickness of the aroma, sweetness, and lingering bitterness become easier and easier to notice.
MugiOkay, decision made for today! I'm making this a tasting night and seriously figuring out which IPA I like best!
